Liquid metal fast reactors were considered to be the most promising solution to meet the enormous energy demand in the future. However, corrosion phenomenon caused by the liquid metal, especially in high-temperature lead-bismuth coolant, has greatly hindered the commercialization of the advanced Generation-IV nuclear system. This review discussed current research on the corrosion resistance of structural materials (such as EP823, T91, ODS, and authentic steels) in high-temperature liquid metal served as reactor coolants. The current corrosion resistance evaluation has proved that even for the excellent performance of EP823, the structural material selected in pressurized water reactor is not the ideal material for operation in the high-temperature lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE). Furthermore, the latest coating technologies that are expected to be applied to cladding materials for coolant system were extensively discussed, including Al-containing coatings, ceramic coatings, oxide coatings, amorphous coatings and high-entropy alloy coatings. The detailed comparison summarized the corrosion morphology and corrosion products of various coatings in LBE. This review not only provided a systematic understanding of the corrosion phenomena, but also demonstrated that coating technology is an effective method to solve the corrosion issues of the advanced next-generation reactors.
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Allegheny Ludlum AL276 is widely used in the most severe environments found in chemical plants and in power plant desulfurization systems. The high molybdenum level with tungsten gives excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-497. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.
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ALTEMP HX is an austenitic nickel-base alloy designed for outstanding oxidation and strength at high temperatures. The alloy is solid-solution strengthened. Applications include uses in the aerospace, heat treatment and petrochemical markets. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-442. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.
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NILO alloy 36 is a binary iron-nickel alloy having a very low and essentially constant coefficient of thermal expansion at atmospheric temperatures. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Fe-79. Producer or source: Inco Alloys International Inc..
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UNITEMP N-155 is an iron-base austenitic alloy used over a wide temperature range from subzero to about 1800 or 1900 F. It has relatively good oxidation and corrosion resistance. It is used in such applications as turbine rotors, shafts and blades, afterburner parts, nozzles and combustion chambers. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Fe-48. Producer or source: Cyclops Corporation.
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PYROTOOL A has been designed to display high strength and good ductility at temperatures up to 1200 F. It is used for high-temperature tooling, extrusion dies, liners, dummy blocks, forging dies, mandrels, holders, etc. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Fe-47. Producer or source: Carpenter.
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UNISPAN LR35 offers the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion of any alloy now available. It is a low residual modification of UNISPAN 36 for fully achieving the demanding operational level of precision equipment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Fe-46. Producer or source: Cyclops Corporation.
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INVAR is a 36% nickel-iron alloy having the lowest coefficient of expansion, recommended for applications requiring no dimensional changes with temperature variations. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Fe-24. Producer or source: Carpenter.
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Federaloy F-1 is a copper tin-zinc bearing bronze whose strength suits it for applications where loads are heavy. It should be used only where lubrication is exceptionally good or motion is of a rocking nature. It is also a good gear bronze. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and deformation. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-19. Producer or source: Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Corrosion Behavior and Surface Treatment of Cladding Materials Used in High-Temperature Lead-Bismuth Eutectic Alloy: A Review